Thinning out Swiss Chard and Beets

Thinning out Swiss Chard and Beets

Thu Apr 26, 2012 12:16 pm

I planted my chard and beets in my raised bed and I want to thin them out but I want to do it the right way.I read that I can use snips to cut the plants to thin the row rather than pulling them up and disturbing the keepers roots.Any suggestions?*How tall before I thin?*Best way to thin?

Beet Thinning

Sat Apr 28, 2012 5:48 pm

I use to feel so guilty when thinning my beets until I realized how delicious the tops are sauteed in a bit of olive oil and garlic. It resolved the destination journey issue. I was so focused on the root the top was forgotten...it's ALL good.